Montezuma, keizer van Mexico c. 1400 - 1950

This anonymous sculpture, *Montezuma, keizer van Mexico*, depicts the Aztec emperor Montezuma, likely created between 1400 and 1950. The bust, carved in a dark, likely volcanic, stone, showcases Montezuma's regal attire and a detailed, though simplified, facial expression. The sculpture's small size and its focus on the upper body suggest it might have been a commemorative or devotional object. It is a valuable artifact for understanding European perceptions of the Aztec ruler and the history of the pre-Columbian era in Mexico.